ABSTRACT
As we have seen, in the political settlement Clive carefully avoided accepting responsibility for the administration of the provinces over which British power was now established. That was to remain in native hands and follow the traditional methods. It was not expected that this would give ideal results; but it was believed that great offenders could be detected and punished, and, as Clive wrote, the English would have the satisfaction of knowing that they themselves did not participate in the corrupt practices which were regarded as inevitable. 1
